Python Programming in Context

by Miller, Bradley N.; Ranum, David L.

• ISBN13: 9780763746025
• ISBN10: 0763746029
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-09-05
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

With NEW Python 3.0! A user-friendly, object-oriented language, Python is quickly becoming the favorite introductory programming language among students and instructors.  Many find Python to be a more lucid language than Java but with much of the functionality and therefore the ideal first language for those entering the world of Computer Science. Python Programming in Context  is a clear, accessible introduction to the fundamental programming and problem solving concepts necessary for students at this level. The authors carefully build upon the many important computer science concepts and problem solving techniques throughout the text and offer relevant, real-world examples and exercises to reinforce key material.  Programming skills throughout the text are linked to applied areas such as Image Processing, Cryptography, Astronomy, Music, The Internet, and Bioinformatics, giving students a well rounded look of its capabilities.     Source Code for Python Programming in Context  

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
[pi]thon	p. 45
Codes and Other Secrets	p. 83
A Nest of Snakes: Introducing the Python Collections	p. 117
Earthquakes, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters	p. 155
Pycture Perfect Programs	p. 185
Data Mining: Cluster Analysis	p. 235
Cryptanalysis	p. 263
Fractals: The Geometry of Nature	p. 305
Astronomy	p. 329
Bears, Fish, and Plants, Oh My!	p. 367
Your Father Was a Rectangle	p. 393
Video Games	p. 423
Installing the Required Software	p. 453
Python Quick Reference	p. 457
cTurtle Reference	p. 475
Index	p. 483
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